How to apply
To be able to apply for a place in a Bury school, you must be resident in Bury. If you live outside Bury, you must apply through your home authority.
The deadline for applying for a secondary school place is 31 October 2025. If you apply after this date, it can severely reduce your chances of obtaining a place at our school.
Please follow the link to apply & for further important information: Secondary school admissions – Bury Council
| 1st September 2025 | Applications open |
| September to October 2025 | Secondary school open eveningsThe Derby High School Open Evening is on Thursday, October 11th |
| 31st October 2025 | Applications deadline |
| 1st March 2026 | Allocation emails are sent from 9am to parents/carers who applied online Allocation letters are posted to parents/carers who applied by paper form |
| 31st March 2026 | Appeal deadline |
| May to July 2026 | Appeal hearings are held. |
| Applications submitted after 31st October 2025 will not be considered until on-time applications have been offered places first. | |